Associate Director, Thrust Reverser Integration Lead (Onsite)

RTX•Chula Vista, CA

6d•$172,900 - $328,700•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is looking for an Associate Director, Thrust Reverser Integration Engineering Leader for Aerostructures who provides technically informed proactive leadership as the head of all technical Thrust Reverser product related activities for future and current state applications, applying technology to differentiate and develop a path to production and certification. In essence, their job is to be the product leader providing governance to their technical activities. In the relentless pursuit of aviation excellence, our mission is to push the boundaries of what is possible in aerostructures. We are committed to pioneering innovations that will shape the future of aviation, reduce development cycles and delivering unparalleled value to our customers. To achieve this, we need a leader who thrives in the face of challenges, someone who is not only technically proficient but also driven by the desire to make a lasting impact on the aerospace industry. This role is for those who seek to lead at the cutting edge of technology. As the Thrust Reverser Engineering Manager for Aerostructures, you will be at the forefront of projects that demand the highest levels of technical expertise, leadership, and customer collaboration. The path will present challenges, but it also offers immense rewards. You will play a pivotal role in leading product development with incorporated best practices and applying technology to differentiate and develop a path to production and certification.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
Experience managing a team of engineers
Front-facing customer service experience
Engineering principles & theories experience
Experience with structures design/stress
Project Management experience
Experience with Continuous Improvement (CI) tools and methodologies

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, ACE or CORE
Experience with proposal & grant writing
MBA

Responsibilities

Responsible for the coordination and integration of all engineering activity for the Nacelle specifically for the Thrust Reverser product and accountable for associated engineering budget, schedule, and developing new concepts including technology enablers TRL5+, as well as the conformity of the engineering to specifications, regulatory and contractual requirements.
Provides guidance and coordination with internal customers and other departments.
Proactive, and not passive to their subordinate team’s decision making, direction of progress and extent of progress.
Provides component technical coordination with marketing and potential customers for all proposal activities.
Make best use of CORE tools and provide continuous improvement leadership in developing and using standardized component engineering processes, lessons learned, tools and templates for new product introduction, enhancing component commonality and re-use.
Ensure that the technical team has the necessary budget to complete the project on schedule.
Frequently makes a status of the budget to ensure that planned work accomplished is compatible with budget expenditure.
Notifies their senior management when a significant under or overrun of the budget is anticipated.
Operate with a knowledge of all Nacelle products related technical requirements to drive the design, development, and testing criteria in coordination with regulatory agencies to ensure Certification requirements are achieved.
Represent engineering on all component issues and provides the focal point for all engineering requirements and future directions.
Have a pathway to satisfy all technical requirements within budget and schedule constraints and/or provide viable options to challenge new requirements.
Ability to effect necessary progress in all technical disciplines – in particular: Structural Design / Weights, Structural Analysis / Aero/Thermo, Technical Communication
Ability to communicate verbally, in writing and by presentations to both technical and non-technical personnel.
Determine, interpret and establish technical program objectives and operational requirements for the subject component based on specification and contractual obligation.
Think ahead of current activities and eliminates obstacles to support the layout of engineering plans and implement them effectively providing predictable program performance, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Technical Compliance Requirements - Particularly Customers and Collins’ and understands the need to plan for all current and future compliance requirements.
Establishes, directs and maintains component technical communication with the Customer Excellence team including exchange of technical data, reports, project reviews, meetings and other information on program status and activities.
Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally when circumstances permit.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs